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Yesterday, I shared some DIY/printable calendars that you could either add photos to in order to make your own, or even break out your needlework skills. Today, I’m going to switch it up a little and share some calendars from artists and small businesses that will not only help you organize your life, but also add some art to your home!

Photo from Carol Farrell

Eeek! I love this artistic calendar from Carol Farrell! Her illustrations are so beautiful and simple, and I also really love font she chose for the type. It’s $22 and holds 12 of her original watercolor illustrations. So you are not only getting a calendar, you are also getting 12 works of art. Pretty neat! And if you want some more of her work…check out her Etsy. It’s all wonderful!

Photo from Hello Small World

Ok, this Jaunty Animals 2014 Calendar from Hello Small World is adorable and awesome! And check out that packaging! After taking my design class, I am really drawn to people and companies who put some effort into their packaging. The $16 calendar features 12 prints of animals partaking in seasonal activities (I love that description!) and it’s perfect for you and/or the fellow animal lover in your life. (gift giving does not need to stop after Christmas!) Their Etsy shop also offers a variety of prints, stationary and and totes.

Photo from Handmade by Kristina

This screen printed 2014 calendar from Handmade by Kristina is unique because she prints with acrylic ink on cotton rag paper. The calendar is $20 and comes with a green clip for hanging purposes. This is a technique that I haven’t really seen for calendars, and no two calendars will truly be the same. She also sells handmade jewelry and journals at her Etsy shop, and they are definitely worth checking out!

Photo from Two Hand Design

After receiving my beautiful cards and writing about Emmaline Lamond, I have quite the crush on Letterpress. To be honest, it’s slowly turning into an obsession. So, naturally, I was drawn toward this beautiful letterpress calendar from Two Hand Design. This $24 calendar is part of an edition limited to only sixty. It measures at 5 x 5.5 and comes with a repurposed cd case holder. Check out more letterpress goodies, like totes, greeting cards and journals at her Etsy shop!

Photo from Red Cruiser

Now, this 2014 Calendar from Red Cruiser has been on my radar since before Christmas. I am a huge fan of beer…and food…so this was a natural choice for me. But aside from that, I love the illustrations and learning a little more about food pairings. I’ve never really considered the science behind beer/food pairings, I typically just have an IPA with whatever I’m eating, when it’s available. But this is nice! All the info about food pairings, without the snobbery. This beer enthusiast is also offering a 15% off coupon on all purchases before Jan 7 so hurry into her Etsy shop and grab this! Now! Do it now!

Did you just get an awesome new calendar…and is it possibly one of these? Share with us! Also, if you offer beautiful handmade calendars in your shop, share the link with us in the comments and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google + with the hashtag #handmadecalendar. Find more calendars on my Pinterest and follow #fridayfavorite for more Fridays are for Favorites inspiration!